updos

What is it with Thursdays and awesome updos lately? Exactly seven days ago, we wistfully gazed at Amy Adams' sweet little uptwist. Now, get ready to get inspired by the glamorous side chignon Penelope Cruz wore to the Rome premiere of "Nine". read more

You've got your dress, shoes and that special "something blue" all squared away. Now the biggest puzzle of all: What kind of topper to wear--and what the heck to do with your hair? To get a few no-fail answers to that bridal beauty conundrum, we asked hair pros, headpiece designers and other wedding hairstyle gurus for help. Here's what they had to say: read more

At yesterday's premiere of "Leap Year", Amy Adams looked adorable. I know: shocking. Let's take a closer look at her fun little updo and figure out how we can cop some of her cuteness for ourselves, shall we? read more

Seeing as "the people" spoke at last night's People's Choice Awards, how about we all speak this morning about the more eye-catching looks we saw at the show? Let's make decisions on some Dos or Don'ts... read more

There's a simple sparkly hair accessory that can take you from casual to fancy schmancy in seconds, and Catherine Zeta-Jones employed it last night while she was out and about in New York. It's... read more

She may have only just left her teen years (she turned 20 on December 13th), but Taylor Swift is already a master at pulling off pretty and interesting makeup and hair looks. Here's what we learned from her beauty greatest hits of 2009: read more

This week always seems to be a hectic one—even if you're one of the lucky ones that didn't have to go to work—which is why primping for upcoming festivities should be as effortless as possible. Digging into your emergency stash of makeup may be a quick fix for your face, but hair can be a bit trickier. We asked some of the top pros how to quickly liven up your hair before you head out the door. read more

We beauty bloggers do a lot of funny, silly, and occasionally borderline-mortifying things all in the name of research for you guys. Here's a look back at the most ridiculous moments in the year of our Girls in the Beauty Department road tests. read more

You know you can rely on Spanx and butt-boosters to sculpt your bod underneath that gown--but did you know there are similarly sneaky things you can wear underneath your hair? Here's how to use a foam ring to create a big, beautiful chignon perfect for any wedding--whether it's your own or one you'll be attending. read more

My favorite updo of all time is still this Kristen Bell curly braided look, but Nicole Kidman's bun from the New York premiere of Nine last night may have just earned itself an honorable mention.. read more

Do you think I could "Secret" in Kate Beckinsale's hair? Because, even when she's just going to Fred Segal's to get some shopping done, it looks frickin' amazing. Here's a shot of her from over the weekend with the cutest bunlike thing you ever did see: read more

Some may remember 2009 as the year of the ox. Or the year of the vampire. Or perhaps the year of Lady Gaga. But we Girls in the Beauty Department will remember it by its slew of cool beauty trends--many of which will be played out by the time 2010 comes around. Which is why we rounded up the looks that are gonna be huge this year. From bright makeup to matte gloss and big braids, here's your short list of beauty trends to keep your "total beauty know-it-all" rep going strong. read more

When it was first announced that the folks at L'Oreal were bringing European favorite Elnett hairspray to the U.S., people in the beauty industry were practically dancing in the streets. Well, I finally got around to trying it, and now I'm here to give you a full report of its powers. read more

This ain't your mama's year-end recap. In case you've forgotten them, here's a little list of all the crazy, weird, fun and just plain out-there hair, makeup and huh? looks that left us scratching our heads. read more

Earlier today I showed you some lazy celebrity hairstyles in honor of the lazy long weekend ahead. Now I'm going to show you a hairstyle that looks unspeakably complicated. Did any of you happen to catch Whitney Port's braided updo on "The City" last night? read more

Remember when I attempted to copy one of Fergie's updos a couple weeks ago and kinda failed? Well, the hairstylist responsible for that style invited me into his salon so he could show me the tricks behind the look. Check it out. read more